Voter ID Search by Name: How to Check Your Name in Voter List?

Voter ID search by name helps you confirm whether your name appears in the electoral roll before elections. Using official ECI services, you can easily check your name in the voter list online, by SMS, or through the helpline. Knowing how to check your name in the voter list ensures your voter details are accurate and eligible for voting.

Key Highlights

• You can do a voter ID search by name online through the NVSP portal using personal details, EPIC number, or mobile number.
• The voter list is revised annually by the Election Commission of India to update names, addresses, and remove ineligible entries.
• You can check your name in the voter list via SMS or by calling the ECI helpline number 1950.
• Verifying your name helps identify errors in spelling, address, or personal details well before elections.
• If your name is missing, you can apply for addition or correction to avoid issues on polling day.

How to Check If Your Name is on the Voter List?

You can follow any of the methods provided below to search for your name in the voter list. 

Online Check via NVSP Portal

Here is the step-by-step guide to checking your name in the voter list online: 

Step 1: Open the official National Voters’ Service Portal (NVSP). 

Step 2: Click on the ‘Search in Electoral Roll’ tab. 

Step 3: A new page will open. Select any one of the options - ‘Search by Details’, ‘Search by EPIC’ or ‘Search by Mobile’.

Step 4: Choose your state and preferred language option from the drop-down list. 

Step 5: Enter the required details and captcha code and click ‘Search’.

Step 6: Your name will be displayed on the screen along with the voter details when your name is there on the voter list. However, if the system shows as no record found, then your name is not added to the voter list, and you will have to contact the state election office to add your name to the voter list.

Check via SMS

If you cannot access the NVSP website, there are other alternatives as well. You can follow the steps below to check your name in the voter list via SMS. 

Step 1: Type the following message and send it to 1950:

ECI <space> <your EPIC No> 

Step 2: You will receive an auto-generated text message displaying your EPIC number along with your name and other details in the voter list. 

Check via Helpline Number

You can also call the Election Commission of India’s helpline number to search for your name on Voter's card. Here are the steps to check for your name in voters’ list with a phone number:

Step 1: Dial 1950 on your phone. 

Step 2: An interactive voice response will ask you to choose your language preference. Follow the instructions to complete the further steps. 

Step 3: Select the voter ID status option. You might also need to provide your reference or EPIC number, so consider keeping this document handy. 

Why Check Your Name is on the Voter List?

Elections in India happen every five years. During this gap, several things can come up, like changes in locations, changes in name, etc. Such information must be updated on your voter ID before the election procedure begins. 

You can stay updated with your voter details registered with ECI by checking your name on the voter list. This means that if there are any errors in your voter ID details, like a mistake in your name, guardian’s name or address, you can rectify it immediately by checking your name and details on the voter list. 

This saves you from the extra hassle of making changes right before election day. Also, ignoring such errors can lead to issues, and respective authorities can bar you from participating in the election process. 

You must update your voter ID in the following instances: 

• Relocation for occupational purposes or marriage
• Death of voter
• Incorrectly entered details
• False information
• Mistakes in spelling, phone numbers, or address
• Change in phone number or relatives’ name (from father to husband for woman voters)

In such instances, you must check your name and details on the voter list to ensure updated details are recorded on your voter ID card. 

You can easily search for your name in the voter list online, by SMS, and by phone. Every eligible voter must check their name and other details in the voter list. If you find any discrepancies here, consider applying for correction to avoid any unsuccessful identity verification instances. 

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